Category: Personal Impact
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Why are people making greener decisions?
Reducing Greenhouse Emissions: What influences behavior change? As the effects of climate change become more apparent, more and more people are working at reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. In tandem, psychologists and social scientists are investigating what motivates individuals to decisively change their behavior for the greater good. These actions can range from small lifestyle…
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A Guide on What to Do With an Old Car
Did you know that the automobile is the most heavily recycled consumer product? It should be no surprise considering there are over 260 million cars on US roadways. Vehicle recycling is essential for the environment as it can reduce greenhouse gases by removing the dirtiest and highest polluting vehicles from operation. If you have one…
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The debate is settled. Yale School of the Environment releases study showing EV’s are better for the environment
For many years, there has been intense debate whether or not switching to a new electric vehicle is a good choice for the environment when factoring in the manufacturing process to make new vehicles, including hard to source materials for batteries. However a recent study from Yale School of the Environment has found that the…
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Reducing Your Carbon Footprint. Practical Suggestions
While one person’s carbon footprint will never compare to the emissions impact of large corporations, there are lifestyle choices individuals can make that help propel the climate change movement by inspiring others to make changes, electing officials who will vote for effective climate legislation and ultimately force companies to reduce their carbon emissions at scale. …